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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.49, 14,016.65 and 3,104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.49, 14,016.65 and 3,104.96 is: 4,657.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.49 : 14,016.65 = 3,104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.49/14,016.65 = 3,104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.49x = 14,016.65 × 3,104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.49x = 43,521,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,521,091.40/9,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.41

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